A comparative study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in rural and urban regions of Tumkur, Karnataka, India

A comparative study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in rural and urban regions of Tumkur, Karnataka, India

Background: Self-medication (SM), defined as using medicines without professional medical advice, is an increasing public health concern, particularly in developing countries like India. This study aimed to evaluate and compare SM practices among residents of rural and urban areas of Tumkur, Karnata...

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Main Authors: Challa K. Supriya, Chaitanyaa Prakash, Thimmegowda Nandini, Pesala Pavan Kumar Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:MGM Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
attitudes
knowledge
practices
rural and urban population
self-medication
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_92_25
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